Match report
FC Schalke 04 Defeats 1. FC Magdeburg 5-3 in Thrilling Bundesliga Match
FC Schalke 04
5–3
FT
1. FC Magdeburg
Feb 21, 2026
FC Schalke 04 secured a thrilling victory against 1. FC Magdeburg with a final score of 5–3. Despite Magdeburg's early equalizer, Schalke dominated the second half to claim their spot in the Bundesliga with key contributions from Edin Dzeko and Karaman.
Key Facts
- • FC Schalke 04: 5 goals scored (J. Hugonet, E. Dzeko, K. Karaman (2), D. Ljubicic)
- • 1. FC Magdeburg: 3 goals scored (A. Nollenberger, M. Żukowski (2))
- • Own goal from J. Hugonet in the 15th minute for Schalke
- • Dzeko and Aouchiche provided key assists for Schalke
Lineups
FC Schalke 04
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 Kevin Müller (G)
- 5 Timo Becker (D)
- 25 Nikola Katić (D)
- 4 Hasan Kuruçay (D)
- 16 Moussa Ndiaye (D)
- 23 Soufiane El-Faouzi (M)
- 6 Ron Schallenberg (M)
- 24 Adil Aouchiche (M)
- 21 Dejan Ljubičić (F)
- 10 Edin Džeko (F)
- 19 Kenan Karaman (F)
Substitutes
- 43 Mertcan Ayhan
- 2 Felipe Sánchez
- 9 Moussa Sylla
- 7 Christian Gomis
- 35 Mika Wallentowitz
- 36 Johannes Siebeking
- 37 Max Grüger
- 14 Janik Bachmann
- 27 Finn Porath
1. FC Magdeburg
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 Dominik Reimann (G)
- 24 Jean Hugonet (D)
- 16 Marcus Mathisen (D)
- 5 Tobias Müller (D)
- 27 Philipp Hercher (M)
- 8 Laurin Ulrich (M)
- 21 Falko Michel (M)
- 17 Alexander Nollenberger (M)
- 10 Noah Pesch (F)
- 22 Mateusz Żukowski (F)
- 23 Barış Atik (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Lubambo Musonda
- 25 Silas Gnaka
- 29 Rayan Ghrieb
- 18 Richmond Tachie
- 7 Herbert Bockhorn
- 30 Noah Kruth
- 28 Max Geschwill
- 6 Dariusz Stalmach
- 9 Maximilian Breunig
Timeline
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15' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Own GoalJ. Hugonet
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17' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Normal GoalA. Nollenberger · Assist: Mateusz Żukowski
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39' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: A. Aouchiche
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46' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Pesch · On: Lubambo Musonda
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46' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 2Off: Marcus Mathisen · On: S. Gnaka
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49' FC Schalke 04 Goal · PenaltyK. Karaman
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53' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · Normal GoalMateusz Żukowski
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55' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardTimo Becker
Foul
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65' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalD. Ljubicic · Assist: E. Dzeko
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68' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalK. Karaman
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72' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: Timo Becker · On: M. Ayhan
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72' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Kurucay · On: F. Sanchez
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72' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Ljubicic · On: M. Sylla
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76' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 4Off: Barış Atik · On: R. Tachie
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76' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Hercher · On: R. Ghrieb
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81' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Aouchiche · On: M. Wallentowitz
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84' 1. FC Magdeburg Goal · PenaltyMateusz Żukowski
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85' 1. FC Magdeburg subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Nollenberger · On: H. Bockhorn
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90'+6 FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardK. Karaman
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Schalke 04 | 1. FC Magdeburg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 77% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 391 | 437 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 4 |
| xG | 3.16 | 1.52 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 280 | 336 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Schalke's early own goal was quickly overturned by Edin Dzeko's goal in the 39th minute, setting the stage for a dominant second half.
- ▸ Karaman's penalty at the 49-minute mark and subsequent goals by Ljubicic and another from Karaman ensured Schalke's victory.